Each year, Earth Month offers a chance to look beyond what’s in the glass—to consider how wines are grown and made.. It’s a moment to spotlight producers who treat sustainability not as a trend, but as a long-term commitment. Few wineries embody that mindset as fully as Domaine Bousquet. From Languedoc to Gualtallary Domaine Bousquet’s…
Vale do Bomfim Wines: Sustainable Pairings for the Spring Table
Two approachable Douro wines, thoughtfully paired for Earth Month—one bright and citrus-driven, the other a juicy, flavorful red Earth Month, observed each April, is a time to reflect on how our everyday choices impact the environment—including the wines we bring to the table. As an agricultural product, wine offers a direct connection to the land,…
Chicken, Chorizo & Pinto Bean Skillet: A Red Wine Pairing
Savory, paprika-laced chicken and chorizo come together with pinto beans in this rustic skillet—an easy, weeknight-friendly dish that pairs beautifully with fresh, fruit-driven reds.
Meyer Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients (Serves 2-3) Preparation Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until just shy of al dente. Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Meanwhile, pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large…
Wine of the Week: 2021 Roederer Estate Clark Road Vineyard Brut
Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly stands out—whether for its singular character, compelling backstory, or the sheer pleasure it brings in the glass. This week’s pick is one that feels especially meaningful: the 2021 Roederer Estate Clark Road Brut, a single-vineyard, vintage-dated sparkling wine from Anderson Valley. What makes Clark Road distinctive to…
Purity, Place, and Purpose: Tasting AVIVO Red Through the Lens of Regenerative Farming
My earlier post, Sipping with Purpose: AVIVO’s Regenerative White & Rosé, focused on the intersection of farming, climate, and wine—how thoughtful agricultural choices can influence both what grows in the vineyard and what ends up in the glass. This follow-up takes that conversation further with a look at AVIVO Red, and with a deeper exploration…
Wine of the Week: 2022 Ridge Vineyards Frediani Ranch—A Nod to Napa’s Heritage Blends
Some wines are delicious. Others are delicious and quietly instructive. The 2022 Ridge Vineyards Frediani Ranch falls squarely into the latter camp—a wine that is not only distinctive and satisfying, but one that also offers a glimpse into a chapter of Napa Valley history that predates luxury tasting rooms, destination dining, and what some now…
How Dow’s 2018 LBV Port Elevates Any Holiday Dessert Board
Some bottles don’t just enhance dessert—they become dessert. The Dow 2018 Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is exactly that kind of wine: beautifully structured, aromatically expressive, and wonderfully easy to serve. And if your holiday entertaining style leans toward elegant simplicity, pairing this LBV with artisan Dubai dark chocolate might just be your next hosting…
A Symphony of Gold: Hanzell’s Moon Mountain Chardonnay with Silky Chanterelle Pasta
Wine of the Week: 2021 Hanzell “Estate” Chardonnay, Moon Mountain District Some wines delight; others ground you in place. This week’s Wine of the Week, the 2021 Hanzell “Estate” Chardonnay, does both. I’ve admired Hanzell for years, though I’ve never purchased a bottle—not for lack of availability, but because Sonoma offers so many standout Chardonnays….
Where Worlds Meet: Pairing Hidalgo “Napoleón” Amontillado with Filipino Chicken Adobo for #SherryWeek
The first swirl carried a quiet hint of the sea — that unmistakable echo of Sanlúcar’s salty winds. As #SherryWeek continues, I opened a bottle that feels shaped as much by the Atlantic as by time itself: Hidalgo La Gitana “Napoleón” Amontillado. It’s a wine that bridges worlds, moving from flor to oxidation, from brightness…